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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
14.2 Standards 14.3 Identification 14.4 Rated capacity [Repealed] 14.5 Rated capacity indication 14.6 Load charts [Repealed] 14.7 Boom angle indicator 14.8 Boom extension and load radius indicators 14.9 Logging exemption 14.10 Reeved-in devices 14.11 Support structure 14.12 Manual and instructions 14.13 Inspection, maintenance and repair 14.14 Inspection and maintenance records 14.15 Modifications 14.16 Certification required 14.16.1 Certification following misadventure 14.17 Access and egress 14.18 Audible warning 14.19 Drop stops 14.20 Rail end stops 14.21 Fenders 14.22 Securing pins 14.23 Boom stops 14.24 Molten metal 14.25 Two-block prevention [Repealed] 14.26 Sheave guards 14.27 Ungrounded supply 14.28 Controls 14.29 Operator protection 14.30 Cab windows 14.31 Operator's seat 14.32 Storage 14.33 Fire extinguisher
EQUIPMENT OPERATION
14.34 Operator qualifications 14.34.1 Operator certification 14.35 Pre-use inspection 14.36 Load weight 14.37 Calibration 14.37.1 Operator's duties 14.38 Safe lifting 14.39 Contact with loads and structures 14.40 Swing and shear hazards 14.41 Position of equipment 14.42 Tandem lift 14.42.1 Critical lift 14.43 Travelling with a load 14.44 Loads over work areas 14.45 Unattended loads 14.46 Vertical load line 14.47 Signals 14.48 Alternative to hand signals 14.49 Dedicated radio system 14.49.1 Communication between equipment operators 14.50 Unhooking loads 14.51 Riding hook or load 14.52 Induced voltage 14.52.1 Work near high voltage 14.53 High voltage electrical conductors [Repealed]
14.54 Operational and running tests 14.54.1 Detailed inspection 14.55 Up travel limit 14.56 Electrical conductors 14.57 Power shutoff 14.58 Direction markings
TOWER CRANES
14.73.1 Definition 14.73.2 Tower crane erection 14.74 Tower crane support 14.75 Before use 14.76 Identification 14.77 Structural inspection 14.78 Structures kept clean 14.79 Manual and records 14.80 Counterweights and ballasts 14.81 Limit devices 14.82 Test blocks 14.83 Operator's cab 14.84 Monitoring jib swing 14.84.1 Overlapping operating zones 14.85 Clearance and freedom to slew 14.86 Freedom to slew [Repealed] 14.87 Communication [Repealed] 14.88 Access 14.89 Jib access [Repealed] 14.90 Unobstructed passage [Repealed] 14.91 Hoisting ropes 14.92 Wind limitations 14.93 Temperature limitations 14.94 Counter jib [Repealed]
14.113 Signal systems [Repealed] 14.114 Operating signals [Repealed] 14.115 Operating restrictions [Repealed]
CHIMNEY HOISTS
14.116 Standard to use 14.117 Certification 14.118 Support structures 14.119 Load rating 14.120 Emergency brakes [Repealed] 14.121 Safety factors [Repealed] 14.122 Drive restrictions [Repealed] 14.123 Brakes [Repealed] 14.124 Limit switches [Repealed] 14.125 Speed governor [Repealed] 14.126 Hoisting speed [Repealed] 14.127 Guardrails and gates [Repealed] 14.128 Raising materials [Repealed] 14.129 Communication [Repealed] 14.130 Fall protection [Repealed] 14.131 Operator qualifications [Repealed] 14.132 Unattended controls [Repealed]
SCHEDULE 14 - A
Schedule 14-A WorkSafeBC Standard 14.116 - Chimney Hoists
14.1 Definitions
In this Part "chimney hoist" means a temporary hoist used for transporting personnel or materials during the construction of a chimney or similar structure; "construction material hoist" means a material hoist consisting of a guiding and supporting structure and hoist equipment that is not a permanent part of a building, structure, or other work and that is installed and used during construction, alteration, or demolition to raise and lower materials required for the project; "critical lift" means (a) a lift by a mobile crane or boom truck that exceeds 90% of its rated capacity while it is lifting the load at a load radius of more than 50% of its maximum permitted load radius, taking into account its position and configuration during the lift, (b) a tandem lift if the load on any one crane, hoist or other piece of powered lifting equipment exceeds 75% of the rated capacity of that crane, hoist or other piece of powered lifting equipment, (c) a tandem lift involving the simultaneous use of more than two cranes, hoists or other pieces of powered lifting equipment, (d) a lift of a person in a work platform suspended from or attached to a crane or hoist, (e) a lift in which the centre of gravity of the load changes during the lift, (f) a lift in which the length of one or more sling legs changes during a lift, (g) a lift by a crane, boom truck or hoist, supported on a floating base, that exceeds 90% of rated capacity for the lifting system, (h) a lift of a load over or between energized high voltage electrical conductors, or (i) a lift of a submerged load; "duty cycle work" means (a) the use of a crane to do dragline work, clamshell work, dynamic compaction work or pile driving work, including pile extraction using a vibratory pile extraction device, or (b) the use of a crane with an electromagnet or grapple for the handling of scrap metal and other similar materials; "load bearing component" means any component that transfers load through a crane or hoist to the surface supporting the crane or hoist; "miscellaneous material hoist" means a permanently installed material hoist not described elsewhere in this Regulation and not regulated under the Safety Standards Act; "safe working load" means the load a crane or hoist may safely lift in a particular situation taking into account such factors as wind load, extremes of temperature and load sail area, and may be equal to or less than the rated capacity or rated load. "sign truck" means a truck that is (a) capable of acting as a crane and as an aerial ladder, and (b) used as a work platform or used for hoisting loads or accessing a work location; "tandem lift" means a lift using (a) more than one crane or one hoist, or (b) a crane or hoist and another piece of powered lifting equipment. [Amended by B.C. Reg. 320/2007, effective February 1, 2008.]
14.1.1 Application
(1) This Part applies to a crane or hoist of a type required to meet a standard specified in section 14.2 and to any other equipment with a different primary design function that is being used in a hoisting or lifting application. (2) Except as otherwise specifically provided, this Part applies to logging equipment that uses a load line for lifting. (3) This Part does not apply to a front end loader, an excavator or other earth moving equipment that is being used (a) in applications consistent with its primary design purpose, or (b) during a lifting task incidental to its primary design purpose if the manuals and operating instructions of the manufacturer of that equipment provide criteria for that lifting task. [Enacted by B.C. Reg. 320/2007, effective February 1, 2008.] Back to Top
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14.2 Standards
(1) Except as otherwise required by this Regulation, a crane or hoist must be designed, constructed, erected, disassembled, inspected, maintained and operated as specified by the manufacturer or a professional engineer, and to meet the requirements of the applicable standard listed in subsections (2) to (15). (2) A bridge, jib, monorail, gantry or overhead travelling crane must meet the design requirements for electrical components and functions of CSA Standard C22.1-94, Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1, Section 40 and CSA Standard C22.2 No. 33-M1984 (Reaffirmed 1992), Construction and Test of Electric Cranes and Hoists. (3) A bridge, jib, monorail, gantry or overhead travelling crane must meet the design requirements of (a) ANSI Standard MH27.1-2003, Specifications for Patented Track Underhung Cranes and Monorail Systems , (b) Crane Manufacturers Association of America (CMAA) Specifications for Top Running Bridge & Gantry Type Multiple Girder Electric Overhead Traveling Cranes - No. 70 (2004), or (c) Crane Manufacturers Association of America (CMAA) Specifications for Top Running and Under Running Single Girder Electric Overhead Cranes Utilizing Under Running Trolley Hoist - No. 74 (2004). (4) A bridge, jib, monorail, gantry or overhead travelling crane must meet the safety requirements of (a) CSA Standard B167-96, Safety Standard for Maintenance and Inspection of Overhead Cranes, Gantry Cranes, Monorails, Hoists, and Trolleys, (b) ANSI Standard ANSI/ASME B30.2-2005, Overhead and Gantry Cranes (Top Running Bridge, Single or Multiple Girder, Top Running Trolley Hoist) , (c) ANSI Standard ANSI/ASME B30.11-2004, Monorails and Underhung Cranes, (d) ANSI Standard ANSI/ASME B30.16-2003, Overhead Hoists (Underhung), or (e) ANSI Standard ANSI/ASME B30.17-2003, Overhead and Gantry Cranes (Top Running Bridge, Single Girder, Underhung Hoist) . (5) A mobile crane, telescoping or articulating boom truck or sign truck must meet the requirements of (a) CSA Standard Z150-1998, Safety Code for Mobile Cranes, (b) ANSI Standard ANSI/ASME B30.5-2004, Mobile and Locomotive Cranes, or (c) ANSI Standard ANSI/ASME B30.22-2005, Articulating Boom Cranes. (6) A tower, hammerhead crane or self erecting tower crane must meet the requirements of CSA Standard Z248-2004, Code for Tower Cranes. (7) A portal, tower or pillar crane must meet the requirements of ANSI Standard ASME B30.4-2003, Portal, Tower, and Pillar Cranes. (8) A construction material hoist must meet the requirements of CSA Standard CAN/CSA-Z256-M87, Safety Code for Material Hoists. (9) A chimney hoist must meet the requirements of WorkSafeBC Standard 14.116 - Chimney Hoists, set out in Schedule 14-A. (10) A base mounted drum hoist must meet the requirements of ANSI Standard ASME B30.7-2001, Base Mounted Drum Hoists. (11) A guy, stiffleg, basket, breast, gin pole, Chicago boom, shearleg or A-frame derrick must meet the requirements of ANSI Standard ASME B30.6-2003, Derricks. (12) A side boom tractor used for pipe laying or similar operations must meet the requirements of ANSI Standard ASME B30.14-2004, Side Boom Tractors. (13) A manually lever operated hoist must meet the requirements of ANSI Standard B30.21-2005, Manually Lever Operated Hoists. (14) A patient lift must meet the requirements of CSA Standard CAN/CSA Z10535-03, Hoists for the Transfer of Disabled Persons-Requirements and Test Methods. (15) A crane or hoist of a type not covered by the standards specified in subsections (2) to (14) must meet good engineering practice and be able to safely perform its function. [Amended by B.C. Reg. 312/2003, effective October 29, 2003.] [Amended by B.C. Reg. 320/2007, effective February 1, 2008.] [Amended by B.C. Reg. 188/2011, effective February 1, 2012.]
14.3 Identification
(1) A crane or hoist must be permanently identified by the legible display of the manufacturer's name, model and serial number on the structure. (2) Each major interchangeable structural component of a crane or hoist must be uniquely identified and must be legibly marked to enable confirmation that the component is compatible with the crane or hoist. (3) If a crane or hoist was not commercially manufactured and does not have a model number or serial number, the crane or hoist must not be used unless engineering documentation signed by a professional engineer, including technical specifications and instructions for use, are available at the workplace where the crane or hoist is being used. (4) A crane or hoist described in subsection (3) must be identified in a manner that links the engineering documentation referred to in that subsection with that crane or hoist.
(1) Each crane and hoist must be inspected and maintained at a frequency and to the extent required to ensure that every component is capable of carrying out its original design function with an adequate margin of safety. (2) A crane or hoist must not be used until any condition that could endanger workers is remedied. (3) Any repair to load bearing components of a crane or hoist must be certified by a professional engineer or the original equipment manufacturer as having returned the component to a condition capable of carrying out its original design function with an adequate margin of safety. (4) Maintenance or repair of a crane or hoist must be done by or under the direct supervision of a qualified person. [Amended by B.C. Reg. 320/2007, effective February 1, 2008.]
14.15 Modifications
(1) Each crane or hoist must be erected, dismantled, operated, adjusted, inspected and maintained as specified by the manufacturer's manual unless otherwise approved by the original equipment manufacturer or a professional engineer. (2) If a modification that affects the rated capacity or safe operation of a crane or hoist is made to its structure, to one of its mechanical components or to its control system, the crane or hoist must (a) be assessed, (b) have its rated capacity adjusted as necessary, and (c) be certified as safe for use. (2.1) The assessment, rated capacity adjustment and certification under subsection (2) must be carried out (a) in accordance with the applicable design or safety standard specified in section 14.2, and (b) by the original equipment manufacturer or a professional engineer. (3) Modifications to a crane or hoist must be recorded in the inspection and maintenance records system and the equipment operation and maintenance manuals must be revised as necessary to ensure that adequate and appropriate information is available for safe use and maintenance of the equipment. [Amended by B.C. Reg. 320/2007, effective February 1, 2008.]
14.21 Fenders
(1) Fenders must be provided on a crane or hoist which operates on rails if there is a possibility of injury to workers from contact with the equipment wheels moving along the rail. (2) Fenders required by subsection (1) must effectively deflect any object from the path of the wheel.
14.28 Controls
(1) Each control for a crane or hoist must have its function clearly identified and must be maintained in good condition. (2) Each control for a crane or hoist that causes load movement must return to neutral when pressure from the operator is released. (3) Subsection (2) does not apply to a crane or hoist manufactured before January 1, 2000 for which continuous pressure controls were not previously required.
(4) Each control for a crane or hoist must be located to allow safe operation of the equipment and if the control is not located in a cab it must be located to provide a safe distance between the operator and the load being handled. (5) A pendant control for a crane or hoist must be supported independently from its electrical conductors. (6) A remote control panel for a crane or hoist must be designed to safeguard effectively against the unintended activation of the crane or hoist. (7) A wireless remote control system for a crane or hoist must incorporate (a) error checking to prevent the controlled equipment from responding to corrupt data, and (b) identification coding methods to prevent a transmitter other than the designated transmitter for that crane or hoist from operating the equipment. (8) A remote control system for a crane or hoist must be designed to ensure the following: (a) if the power to the remote control system is removed for any reason, all crane or hoist functions stop; (b) if the control signal for any crane or hoist motion becomes ineffective, the crane or hoist motion stops; (c) the remote control panel has an operator controlled emergency stop feature that (i) permits the operator to stop all crane or hoist movement regardless of a malfunction within the remote control system, and (ii) requires resetting of the emergency stop feature before equipment operation can resume. (9) A remote control panel for a crane or hoist must be marked to identify the corresponding base control unit to be used with it. (10) The maximum distance between a remote control panel and the crane or hoist being operated by the remote control system must (a) not exceed the limit specified by the control system manufacturer, and (b) be communicated to the operator before the operator uses the crane or hoist. [Enacted by B.C. Reg. 320/2007, effective February 1, 2008.]
14.32 Storage
(1) The operator's cab of a crane or hoist must be kept free of unnecessary tools, material or equipment. (2) Adequate storage facilities must be provided if it is necessary to keep tools or equipment in the operator's cab of a crane or hoist.
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[Amended by B.C. Reg. 312/2003, effective October 29, 2003.] [Amended by B.C. Reg. 243/2006, effective January 1, 2007.]
14.37 Calibration
(1) The following devices or systems on a crane or hoist must be calibrated at the intervals specified by the manufacturer and whenever there is an indication the device or system is not functioning correctly: (a) a load weighing device; (b) a load moment indicator; (c) an overload prevention system. (2) The dates of calibration under subsection (1) must be recorded in the inspection and maintenance records system for the crane or hoist. [Enacted by B.C. Reg. 320/2007, effective February 1, 2008.]
(2) If contact as described in subsection (1) occurs, a qualified person must inspect the point of contact, and visible damage such as a cracked weld or a bent or dented member must be assessed, repaired as necessary, and the damaged or repaired area certified by a professional engineer as safe for use. (3) Equipment used for handling logs and specifically designed for the logs to contact the boom or other structural member is exempt from the requirements of subsections (1) and (2), provided workers are kept out of the hazard area created by the loads being handled. [Amended by B.C. Reg. 320/2007, effective February 1, 2008.]
14.47 Signals
(1) When the operator of a crane or hoist does not have a clear and unobstructed view of the boom, jib, load line, load hook and load throughout the whole range of the hoisting operation, the operator must act only on the directions of a qualified signaller who has a clear view of the things the operator cannot see. (2) The operator of the crane or hoist must stop the operation of the equipment on receiving a stop signal from any person. [Enacted by B.C. Reg. 320/2007, effective February 1, 2008.]
14.61 Brakes
A manually powered hoist must have a ratchet and pawl, load brake, or other mechanism to hold the load at any height.
14.68 Tires
Mobile crane or boom truck tire type, condition and inflation must be as specified by the manufacturer when lifting on rubber.
(b) the requirements of the applicable design or safety standard specified in section14.2, and (c) the requirements of this Regulation (3) A boom must not be used after an inspection under subsection (1) or (2) unless a professional engineer certifies it is safe for use on the basis of that inspection. (4) A crane used in any operation described in subsection (1) or (2) must not be returned to lifting service unless a professional engineer inspects the crane and certifies that it is safe for such use. [Enacted by B.C. Reg. 320/2007, effective February 1, 2008.]
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14.73.1 Definition
In sections 14.73.2 to 14.93, "tower crane" means a tower crane that is erected on site from component parts or that is self erecting. [Enacted by B.C. Reg. 320/2007, effective February 1, 2008.]
14.76 Identification
The interchangeable structural components of tower cranes must be uniquely identified and that unique identification must be used when referring to structural components in reports for inspection and testing, and certifications for repairs and modifications. [Amended by B.C. Reg. 320/2007, effective February 1, 2008.]
(a) the crane manufacturer if the crane is erected in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions, or (b) a professional engineer if the crane has been erected other than in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. (2.1) The weight of each test block required by subsection (1) must be accurately determined and durably and legibly marked on that block. (3) Test blocks, including the lifting point, must be designed by the crane manufacturer or a professional engineer. [Amended by B.C. Reg. 320/2007, effective February 1, 2008.]
(a) the vertical and lateral clearances specified by the crane manufacturer, and (b) a vertical clearance of 1 m (3.3 ft.) and a lateral clearance of 30 cm (1 ft.). (2) At all times and unless otherwise specified by the crane manufacturer, a tower crane must be able to slew 360 degrees. [Enacted by B.C. Reg. 320/2007, effective February 1, 2008.]
14.87 Communication
Repealed. [B.C. Reg. 320/2007, effective February 1, 2008.]
14.88 Access
(1) A tower crane must have a fixed ladder installed in or on the mast to provide access to the jib and crown of the crane. (2) The ladder under subsection (1) must meet the following requirements: (a) the ladder must be able to support two 1.1 kN (250 lbs.) point loads between any two consecutive points where the ladder is attached to the crane; (b) there must be a minimum horizontal distance of 15 cm (6 in.) between the rungs and the object to which the ladder is attached; (c) landing platforms must be provided at least every 9 m (30 ft.) on the ladder; (d) each section of the ladder must be offset horizontally from adjacent sections or the landing platforms must have trap doors; (e) if a section of the ladder has a climb exceeding 6 m (20 ft.) in length, that section of ladder must have a ladder safety cage 68 cm to 76 cm (27 in. to 30 in.) in diameter or a ladder safety device must be used. (3) Each tower crane jib must have a continuous walkway from the mast to the tip. (4) The walkway referred to in subsection (3) must meet the following requirements: (a) the walkway must be at least 30 cm (12 in.) wide and constructed with a non-skid surface; (b) a handline, which is approximately 1 m (39 in.) above the level of the walkway, and a midline must be provided on both sides of the walkway not more than 30 cm (12 in.) out from the edge of the walkway and supported at intervals not exceeding 3 m (10 ft.); (c) the handline and midline referred to in paragraph (b) must be wire rope of at least 1 cm (3/8 in.) diameter; (d) if it is not practicable to provide handlines in accordance with paragraph (b), alternative means of fall protection, such as a horizontal lifeline system, must be provided in accordance with the requirements of Part 11 (Fall Protection) and must be set out in the fall protection plan. (5) If, due to the design or size of the tower crane, it is not practicable to meet the requirements set out in subsections (1) to (4), alternative safe means of access must be provided. (6) The climbing space of a tower crane mast must be clear of protruding objects and must provide a safe and unobstructed passage. (7) A written fall protection plan, which addresses the requirements of fall protection when a person is operating, inspecting, servicing and maintaining the tower crane, must be developed and implemented. [Enacted by B.C. Reg. 320/2007, effective February 1, 2008.]
(h) the name of the qualified person who installed the rope. [Amended by B.C. Reg. 243/2006, effective January 1, 2007.] [Amended by B.C. Reg. 320/2007, effective February 1, 2008.]
14.94 Counterjib
Repealed. [B.C. Reg. 320/2007, effective February 1, 2008.] Back to Top
14.95 Standards
Repealed. [B.C. Reg. 320/2007, effective February 1, 2008.] Back to Top
14.98 Notices
(1) The net rated capacity of each construction material hoist must be clearly and durably marked upon the hoist structure in letters or figures at least 5 cm (2 in) high in a location which is visible to persons involved with operation of the hoist. (2) Each construction material hoist must prominently display a notice stating that no person may ride on the equipment.
14.110 Inspection
Repealed. [B.C. Reg. 320/2007, effective February 1, 2008.]
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14.117 Certification
(1) Before a chimney hoist is used, a professional engineer must certify that (a) the chimney hoist is safe for use, and (b) the installation of the hoist complies with (i) the design criteria for that installation, (ii) the hoist manufacturer's specifications, (iii) the requirements of WorkSafeBC Standard 14.116 - Chimney Hoists, set out inSchedule 14-A, and (iv) the requirements of this Regulation. (2) A copy of the certification required in subsection (1) must be available at the workplace where the chimney hoist is installed. [Enacted by B.C. Reg. 320/2007, effective February 1, 2008.] [Amended by B.C. Reg. 188/2011, effective February 1, 2012.]
14.123 Brakes
Repealed. [B.C. Reg. 320/2007, effective February 1, 2008.]
14.129 Communication
Repealed. [B.C. Reg. 320/2007, effective February 1, 2008.]
3 General Requirements
(1) A chimney hoist must (a) be designed, constructed, erected, disassembled, inspected, maintained and operated as specified by the manufacturer or a professional engineer, and (b) meet the requirements of ANSI/ASSE Standard A10.22-2007, Safety Requirements for Rope-Guided and Non-Guided Workers' Hoists, except as otherwise specified in this standard. (2) A chimney hoist must have a cage.
6 Safety factors
Suspension and guide wire ropes, supporting structures, slings and metal fittings used on a chimney hoist must have a safety factor of 10.
7 Drive restrictions
A hoist must have a positive drive and there must not be a clutch between the transmission and the hoist drum.
8 Brakes
A hoist must have two independent braking systems: one that applies automatically when the controls are in the neutral position, and one that applies automatically in the event of loss of power.
10 Speed governor
A hoist must have a governing device that will effectively prevent the drum speed from exceeding 110% of the design speed.
11 Equipment condition
The hoist, wire ropes and cage of a chimney hoist must be in good working order with all components, controls and functions meeting, and operating in accordance with, the manufacturer's specifications, the professional engineer's design specifications and this Regulation.
12 Cage markings
The cage must be legibly marked to show (a) the name of the manufacturer or certifying professional engineer, (b) a unique identification number or code that links to the design and certification documentation for the chimney hoist from the certifying professional engineer, (c) the weight of the cage, and (d) the rated capacity of the cage.
13 Load restrictions
(1) The rated capacity of the cage must not be exceeded. (2) A chimney hoist must not use a hoist with a rated capacity that is less than the rated capacity of its cage.
20 Daily testing
Before the first use on each work shift, the cage of the chimney hoist must be raised to its maximum operating height and lowered back to the ground or base to ensure that (a) all functions are operating correctly, (b) all limit devices are functioning properly, and
(c) there is adequate clearance between the cage and any surrounding object such as a structure, overhead obstruction, storage rack, or scaffold, and any hazard such as energized electrical wires and equipment.
24 Persons or materials
Materials, equipment or supplies must not be raised or lowered by the chimney hoist with a person in the cage.
26 Hoisting speed
A cage must not be raised or lowered at a speed greater than 76 m/min (250 fpm).
27 Position of gates
All the gates of a chimney hoist must be kept closed, except at a landing designated for loading and unloading the cage.
28 Emergency evacuation
(1) Before a chimney hoist is used, a plan must be developed for the evacuation of personnel from the cage in the event of loss of power or equipment malfunction. (2) While a chimney hoist is in use, personnel and equipment must be immediately available to implement the plan required under subsection (1). [Enacted by B.C. Reg. 188/2011, effective February 1, 2012.] Back to Top You can return to the Top of this page Disclaimer: The Workers' Compensation Board of B.C. ("WorkSafeBC") publishes the online version of the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation ("OHS Regulation") in accordance with its mandate under the Workers Compensation Act to provide information and promote public awareness of occupational health and safety matters. The online OHS Regulation is not the official version of the OHS Regulation, which may be purchased from Crown Publications. WorkSafeBC endeavours to update the online OHS Regulation as soon as possible following any legislative amendments. However, WorkSafeBC does not warrant the accuracy or the completeness of the online OHS Regulation, and neither WorkSafeBC nor its board of directors, employees or agents shall be liable to any person for any loss or damage of any nature, whether arising out of negligence or otherwise, arising from the use of the online OHS Regulation. Employers are legally obligated to make a copy of the Workers' Compensation Actand the OHS Regulation readily available for review by workers. The circumstances under which WorkSafeBC may consider an employer's providing access to electronic versions of the Act and OHS Regulation to have satisfied this obligation are described in Guideline G-D3-115(2)(f).